2nd Regional Course on “Use of GIS and RS in Disaster Risk Management”

The main purpose of the course is to enhance the capabilities of professionals and technical staff working in disaster risk management by providing them with understanding of the use of spatial information in disaster risk management. Participants acqu...

The main purpose of the course is to enhance the capabilities of professionals and technical staff working in disaster risk management by providing them with understanding of the use of spatial information in disaster risk management. Participants acquire a comprehensive overview and hands-on skills in the application of geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) in disaster risk management, and learn to work with aerial photographs, satellite images and digital maps that are the key to a better understanding of hazard, vulnerability and risk. This leads to better informed decision making, whether it is at a community, provincial, or national level, or in NGOs, private sector enterprises or public sector institutions.

The GRSDM course provides an excellent opportunity for professionals and practitioners working in the disaster risk field to obtain essential skills and knowledge on the utility of GIS and RS and their current application in disaster risk management. Participants will gain practical and technical knowledge on the uses of geoinformation in disaster prevention, preparedness and emergency response. Extensive exercises and simulations provide an insight into how GIS and RS tools are applied in these fields, and the benefits and solutions that can be presented.

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